02/06/1984-CC-Minutes-Regular22
MINUTES: City Council
February 6, 1984
PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Bridges, Spindle, Thomas, and Adkins
ABSENT: Freddy Inman
OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Vernon Brown,
Bertie Sullivan, Francis Pickett, Michael Robinson,
Wanda Lester, Mike Pennington, Teresa Watson,
Randy Johnson, Martha McNeill, C. G. McNeill,
David J. Prewett, Jerry Gage, Jeff McNeill, Stacy
Steincamp, Jim McDougal, Kim Davidson, Connie
George, Ricky George, Jim Neale, Monty Sanders,
Ronald D. Jones, Jan Rosch, and Gary Hammett.
1. The minutes of the regular and special called meetings were
approved as printed.
2. Motion was made by Thomas to approve disbursements in the
amount of $41,575.16. Bridges gave the second. Voted unan.
3. Dave Prewett with Hunter Associates met with Council to review
the construction plans for the sewer treatment plant expansion
and line improvements. He stated the application was ready
to go to Texas Water Resource and it would take approximately
60 days on the application. Bids would probably go out late
April or early May on the construction. It would take another
90 days to review the bids and construction would probably
begin around July. Prewett stated he had already been in
touch with the city's financial advisor, Dan Almon, regarding
the Bond sale for the city's share of the construction cost.
Prewett was given the o.k. by Council to go ahead and submit
the application but requested they study the plans more thoroughly
and requested the item be placed on the next Council agenda.
4. Motion was made by Bridges to approve the Final Plat on Lot 1,
Blk. 16, Hampton Addition for Ronald D. Jones. Thomas gave
the second. Voted unan.
5. City Manager, Lloyd Henderson, requested Council's o.k. on
a building permit for the J. N. Construction firm to con-
struct an apartment complex on FM 455 between 7th and 8th
Streets. Lloyd was reluctant to sign the permit because of
the half street on 7th. Discussion. After reviewing the plat
it was noted that a 2' variance would be needed in order to
comply with city code. The engineer for J & N agreed to
rework their plans and correct the 2' difference. Council
advised Henderson if the plat was in accordance to city codes
to approve it. No requirement placed on J & N to do the street.
6. Motion was made by Thomas to adopt the resolution appointing
a five member Building Standards Commission. This commission
is necessary in order for the city to take steps to remove
dilapidated structures in the city. Adkins gave the second.
Voted unan. Those citizens appointed to the commission are
as follows:
1. Joe Spratt-Fire Prevention
2. Dave Howard -Sanitation
3. Gene Morrow -Bldg. Construction '
4. Faye Morrison -Health
5. John Gray -Public Safety
7. Bridges made the motion to approve the Sanger Electric
Operating and Capital Improvements Budget for 1984. Spindle
gave the second. Voted unan.
8. Street Improvements -PNo action taken. Item to be placed on
next Council agenda.
9. Council heard the request of Mr. Bill Thogmartin, District
Manager for Lone Star Gas for a rate increase on behalf of
the company. Lone Star is requesting an annual increase of
$35,287 per year which is an 8.8% increase. Thogmartin stated
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the city's last rate increase was in 1981. Mayor Cole
questioned several items in the request.
Bridges made the motion to suspend action on the rate request
For 90 days. Adkins gave the second. Discussion.
Mr. Thogmartin advised Council regarding changes in the law
on suspending action on the rate request. Bridges and Adkins
withdrew their first motion and second.
Bridges made the motion to suspend action on the Lone Star Gas
rate request for 90 days from March 1, 1984. Adkins gave the
second. Voted unan.
Mr. Thogmartin requested Council have a work session with Lone
Star to clear up any questions or doubts the city might have
regarding the increase request.
10. Mayor Cole called the Council into executive session to discuss
personnel and litigation.
11. Mayor Cole called the meeting into open session. Motion was
made by Spindle to terminate the city's contract with Brazos
Electric Coop., Inc. as of September 1, 1984. Bridges gave
the second. Voted unan.
12. Motion was made by Spindle to approve the new contract with
Governmental Service Agency. The new contract will provide
for "reasonable reimbursement for actual work items accomplish-
ed by GSA.` Thomas gave the second. Voted unan.
13. Mrs. Sharon Nil bine recently terminated her position as a member
of the Park Committee. Mrs. O11ie Parramore was selected by
her church to serve on this committee.
Motion was made by Thomas to appoint Mrs. 011ie Parramore to
the Park Committee. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan.
14. Trailer Park Ordinance amendment was discussed. Lloyd
recommended to Council that the Special Use Permits be
deleted from the ordinance. He stated he also had some
concern with Section P which allows the development of a
mobile home park for the purpose of selling lots with or
without mobile homes on the lots. Discussion. No action
taken. Item to be placed on next Council agenda.
15. Construction plans for property at the Community Center was
passed over. Item to be placed on next Council agenda.
16. Other such matters - no other matters brought before Council.
Motion was made by Thomas to adjourn the meeting.
gave the second. Voted unan.
Meeting Adjourned.
ty Secretary
Mayor
Bridges